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10 Ways to Advertise Your Business For Free!

At some point many small business owners are left with no or a
small amount of capital to promote their business. But many
entrepreneurs utilize these free or low budget yet effective
tactics to promote their business online and offline.

1. Print out flyers or business cards and take them to your
local stores, banks, beauty shops etc.

2. Word of mouth never fails, so tell your friends to tell
their friends.

3. Make a cookie, candy or fruit basket and take it to your
local store with your business cards.

4. Exchange links with other sites.

5. Post your brochures business cards at your local bulletin
board.

6. At a restaurant when tipping include your card.

7. Send a press release to your local newspaper.

8. Submit your site to search engines and directories.

9. Give out free samples, promotional products, e-books
etc.

10. Write articles for others to use on their website and
newsletter include your web site URL and a brief description of
your services/products.

About The Author

Kenia Morales is the publisher and owner of online magazine "
For Every Aspect Of Today's Woman". To find more business related
information and resources visit her site at http://www.kpatra.com;
info@kpatra.com

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